Herrin Elementary School

🌍 Happy EARTH DAY from Herrin Elementary School! 🌿 Our students are learning how to care for and protect our amazing planet! 💚🌎 #EarthDay #HerrinElementary #TigerPride

📣 **Calling All Future Cheerleaders!** 📣 Herrin Jr. High School will be holding **Cheerleading Tryouts** for the upcoming school year (this includes this years 5th graders)! 🧡🖤 📅 **Tryouts:** 🗓️ *Friday, April 25th* 🕔 *5:00 PM – 8:00 PM* BUT WAIT! Before you can try out, you **must attend** our: 📅 **MANDATORY Clinic:** 🗓️ *Wednesday, April 23rd* 🕔 *5:00 PM – 8:00 PM* This clinic is required for all students planning to try out — no exceptions! You'll learn the material needed for tryouts and get a chance to show off your Tiger spirit! 🐾🎉 Let’s go, Tigers! 💪📣 #HerrinPride #TigerCheer #HJHSpirit

Today, we celebrate the dedicated men and women who safely transport our students every day. Rain or shine, early mornings and late afternoons, they ensure our kids get to and from school with care and kindness. To all the school bus drivers—thank you for your patience, your smiles, and the important role you play in our communities. Your hard work doesn’t go unnoticed! If you see a bus driver today, give them a wave or a heartfelt thank you! 👏 #SchoolBusDriverAppreciationDay #ThankYouBusDrivers #SafeAndReliable

"HOPPY" EASTER!!!!! School will resume on Tuesday, April 22, 2025.

There will be NO SCHOOL on Friday, April 18th & Monday, April 21st. School will resume on Tuesday, April 22nd.

🎩🌾 Hat Day is Coming to HES! 🌾🎩 Mark your calendars for Friday, April 25th — it’s Hat Day at HES! Students can wear their favorite hat to school for just $1. All money collected will go to support the Ag in the Classroom program, which brings agriculture to life for our students through fun lessons, hands-on projects, and even eggs to hatch baby chicks! 🐣🌱 Let’s tip our hats to a great cause and have some fun while learning about where our food comes from! 👒🧢🎓 #HESHatDay #AgInTheClassroom #LearningIsFun #FarmToSchool

🎶 H.E.S. is just about two weeks away from our Spring Sing, and students have been working hard to prepare! To go along with our jazz theme, students are welcome to dress in styles from the 1920s or 1930s — the era when jazz was most popular. This is totally optional, and there's no need to buy anything new. If students prefer not to dress in theme, they can simply wear something nice. We’re excited to see everyone shine on stage!

Midterm reports are going home today! Parents and guardians, please be sure to check your student’s progress. You can also view grades at any time by logging into PowerSchool. Thank you for staying connected and supporting your student’s success!

If you're looking for summer resources to help maintain and build on speech skills after the school year ends, Small Talk Speech and Language Center in Herrin, IL has you covered. Reach out to them for more information and support!

We are getting near the end of our amazing 24/25 school year. Please find below some fun activities that we have planned. Remember - these activities are OPTIONAL . We will begin this Wednesday, April 16th with Letter A!! We can't wait to see your best "Animal" attire to celebrate Animal Day.

Today, April 14th will be a 2:00 dismissal. Please make sure students know their plan for dismissal. School will resume April 15th.

Today, April 14th will be a 2:00 dismissal. Please make sure students know their plan for dismissal. School will resume April 15th.

🌸🎉 H.E.S. Spring Bash Fundraiser! 🎉🌸 Join us on April 17th for a day of fun at the H.E.S. Spring Bash! For just $5 per person, students can enjoy: 🎈 Bounce Houses 🎯 Spring Games 🛍️ Items for Purchase ✨ And so much more! This PTO fundraiser helps support our students and staff by providing essential items for their success throughout the school year. Don’t miss out on a great time while giving back to our school! 💰 All money is due by April 15th. We can't wait to have some extra fun! 🌷💖 #HESSpringBash #SupportOurSchool

Today, April 11th will be a 1/2 Day of school. Students will be dismissed at 11:30. Please make sure all students know their plan for dismissal. School will resume April 14th, which will be a 2:00 dismissal.

🌸🎉 H.E.S. Spring Bash Fundraiser! 🎉🌸 Join us on April 17th for a day of fun at the H.E.S. Spring Bash! For just $5 per person, students can enjoy: 🎈 Bounce Houses 🎯 Spring Games 🛍️ Items for Purchase ✨ And so much more! This PTO fundraiser helps support our students and staff by providing essential items for their success throughout the school year. Don’t miss out on a great time while giving back to our school! 💰 All money is due by April 15th. We can't wait to have some extra fun! 🌷💖 #HESSpringBash #SupportOurSchool

🌸🎉 H.E.S. Spring Bash Fundraiser! 🎉🌸 Join us on April 17th for a day of fun at the H.E.S. Spring Bash! For just $5 per person, students can enjoy: 🎈 Bounce Houses 🎯 Spring Games 🛍️ Items for Purchase ✨ And so much more! This PTO fundraiser helps support our students and staff by providing essential items for their success throughout the school year. Don’t miss out on a great time while giving back to our school! 💰 All money is due by April 15th. We can't wait to have some extra fun! 🌷💖 #HESSpringBash #SupportOurSchool

🌟✨ **Herrin Elementary Drama Club Presents: Cinderella Kids!** ✨🌟 Get ready for a magical night as our talented young performers bring the classic fairytale **Cinderella** to life! 🎭👑 📅 **Dates:** April 28th & 29th ⏰ **Time:** 7:00 PM 📍 **Location:** Herrin Elementary School Gymnasium 🎟 **Admission:** $5 Come support our amazing students as they take the stage in this enchanting production filled with laughter, music, and a little bit of fairy godmother magic! 🏰✨ Mark your calendars and bring the whole family for a night of unforgettable fun! 🎶💛 #HerrinElementaryDrama #Cinderella #SupportTheArts #HESDramaClub

SIU Summer Camps are the perfect place for kids and teens to spark creativity, expand their minds, and explore new interests. Whether it’s building robots, diving into science, creating art, making music, or getting active with sports — there’s something for everyone. Designed for youth entering grade 1 through high school seniors, our camps combine hands-on learning with tons of fun. Make this summer one to remember — full of discovery, adventure, and Saluki pride! Visit camps.siu.edu to learn more and register — and feel free to share the attached flyer with anyone who might be interested!

📢✨ Our 4th graders are ready to shine! ✨📢 It's time for the IAR test, and our students have been working hard all year to prepare. Let's cheer them on as they show what they know! 💪📚✏️ Drop some encouragement in the comments to wish them luck! 🍀🎉 #IARReady #4thGradeStrong #YouGotThis

📢✨ Happy National Assistant Principal Week! ✨📢 This week, we want to give a HUGE shoutout to two of the BEST assistant principals around—Dr. Bryant Hale and Kaci Lukens at Herrin Elementary School! 🏫🐯 Dr. Hale and Ms. Lukens go above and beyond every single day to make our school a place where students thrive, teachers feel supported, and families feel welcomed. Their dedication, leadership, and passion for education are unmatched! 🧡🖤 From ensuring a positive and safe learning environment to encouraging students to reach their full potential, they do it all with a smile and a heart full of kindness. Whether they’re problem-solving, cheering on student successes, or making the hallways brighter with their energy, Dr. Hale and Ms. Lukens make a huge impact on our school community. 👏🎉 We are beyond grateful for everything they do to help our students and staff succeed. If you see them this week, be sure to thank them for their hard work and dedication! ❤️ #NationalAssistantPrincipalWeek #ThankYouDrHale #ThankYouMsLukens #HerrinElementary #BestOfTheBest